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The award-winning vocal group Avalon has recorded “For Freedom,” in tribute to American soldiers past and present.
The track is available through digital outlets as a single download or in a 3-song set that includes hits "We Will Stand" and "The Creed." Songwriter Matt Moran wrote "For Freedom" for his grandfather, a WW11 vet.He recalls, "As a young kid, I loved to sit at my Grandma's feet and listen to her memories . . . like so many others, she was forced to say goodbye to the love of her life when he was sent off to fight in 1944. I've always been struck by the courage of those men and women who sacrifice so much for their country. It is no small thing to give up a life that is relatively comfortable in exchange for something so dangerous and completely foreign, not to mention having to say goodbye indefinitely to those you love the most." The members of Avalon also struck by Moran's heartfelt song. Group co-founder Janna Long says, "Freedom is truly a wonderful gift and privilege that we have all been given at a tremendous price to others. I am humbled every time I think of the thousands of (soldiers) who have given their lives so that I might enjoy all the liberties given to me." The song will be a fitting listen for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veterans Day and is available via iTunes, Napster, Sony Connect, and Rhapsody. Avalon is now in the studio recording a hymns album scheduled for release this fall and will be appearing at Women of Faith conferences throughout the summer.
The copyright of the article Avalon For Freedom in Christian Music is owned by Kevan Breitinger. Permission to republish Avalon For Freedom in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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